Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 3
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Provided by A.D. Sosa & Soto
The Firm is the only one specialized on technology transfer, in which Universidad del Valle enables the transfer to private and public sectors. The Firm has actively provided advise on spinoffs, IP policies, IP agreements, and innovation in the educational sector.
Our IP team also works closely with our firm’s taxation experts and corporate practice members for the adequate tax planning and IP protection strategies involving the transfer and use of IP rights. Also, the firm is in the capability of offering, through specialized sources, the valuation of IP assets that could serve as collateral for specific loans or serve as base a potential sale of assets.
The Firm not only does IP filings but also has all the expertise for the proper enforcement of IP rights in criminal and civil courts. This broad field of support in both filings and enforcement has allowed the firm to develop and incomparable skill for the identification and mitigation of risks within IP complex transactions.
Our IP litigation practice also allows us to provide solutions for the immediate cease of infringements through the achievement of preliminary injunctions, granted by criminal and civil judges. As part of the litigation assistance, the firm also provides support in the promotion and coordination of investigation proceedings regarding IP infringement actions and counterfeited products.
Chambers Review
A.D. Sosa & Soto possesses a solid IP department with know-how that spans a broad range of trade mark matters, including filing, risk assessment, enforcement and opposition actions, as well as contentious proceedings in Guatemala. The law firm handles portfolio management across the Central American region, as well as anti-counterfeiting mandates and licensing agreements in a number of sectors including transportation, technology, and food and beverage industries.
Work Highlights
- A.D. Sosa & Soto assisted El Gran Venado with a trade mark infringement case against a third party for the use of its CHICOTE trade mark.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A.D. Sosa & Soto's lawyers have a very good attitude. They can easily explain problems and have given us advice that goes beyond what we requested."
"A.D. Sosa & Soto's lawyers have a very good attitude. They can easily explain problems and have given us advice that goes beyond what we requested."
Notable Practitioners
Department co-head Juan Sebastian Soto remains active in Guatemala advising clients from sectors such as education, automotive and agro-industry on a range of IP mandates, including trade mark registration and opposition matters.
"Juan Sebastian Soto intervenes in a timely manner and provides strong and high-quality advice."
Associate-to-watch and department co-head Hania Krück is frequently called upon to advise on trade mark registration. She is also well placed to manage regional intellectual property portfolios.
"Hania Krück is a lawyer with good vision, a sense of urgency andextensive knowledge and experience."
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Guatemala
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Automobiles & Parts
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation